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Call for Appointed Officers and National Specialists
CALL FOR 2011-2012 APPOINTED O F F I C E R S A N D S P E C I A L I S T S
Apply at www.nblsa.org/servantleader by 3.28.2011.
Serve Your Community. Advocate for Your Peers. Change Your Profession. Join the NBLSA Board Today!
Opportunities
LEADERSHIP
~ Robert Greenleaf
“True leadership emerges from those whose primary motivation is a deep desire to help others. Servant leadership is a very moral position, putting the well being of the [membership] before other goals.”
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NBLSA: Driving Change Since 1968
Since 1968, the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) has been committed to developing talented, involved Black attorneys. NBLSA continues to be a leading advocate for increased representation of the Black students in law school and Black attorneys in the legal profession.
Articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black law students • Foster professional competence • Improve the relationship between Black law students, Black attorneys, and the American legal structure • Instill in the Black attorney and law student commitment to the needs of the Black community • Bring about meaningful legal and
political change in the Black community • Adopt and implement policies of economic
independence • Encourage Black law students to pursue careers in the judiciary
• Director of Public Relations • Director of Social Action • Financial Secretary • Parliamentarian • Historian National Specialist Positions 9
• Advocacy Training Specialist • Congressional Liaison Specialist • Elections Specialist • Deputy Chief of Staff • Chapter Relations Specialist • Financial Specialist • Corporate Relations Specialist • Convention Specialist • Website Specialist • Career Fair Specialist (3L Only) • Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Specialist • Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Specialist • International Negotiations Competition Specialist
Application Checklist 11
Available Leadership Opportunities 3
2011-‐2012 National Team 4
2011-‐2012 Board Meeting Schedule 4
Eligibility 5
Submission Guidelines & Disclaimers 5
Position Descriptions 6
Appointed Officer Positions 6
• Chief of Staff • Convention Coordinator • Director of Alumni Affairs & Development • Director of the College Student Division • Director of Communications • Director of Corporate Relations • Director of Education & Career Development • Director of International Negotiations Competition • Director of International Relations • Director of Membership (3L Only)
2011-‐2012 Call for Applications Table of Contents
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The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA)
provides a number of opportunities to shape the agenda for
social awareness and meaningful change. We encourage
you to consider the following leadership opportunities:
National Appointed Officers The following officers are considered members of the
National Board and are required to travel to six (6)
executive board meetings during their terms and
participate in all National Board conference calls.
• Chief of Staff • Convention Coordinator • Director of Alumni Affairs & Development
• Director of the College Student Division • Director of Communications
• Director of Corporate Relations • Director of Education & Career Development
• Director of International Negotiations Competition
• Director of International Relations • Director of Membership (3L Only)
• Director of Public Relations • Director of Social Action • Financial Secretary • Parliamentarian
• Historian
Available NBLSA National Leadership Opportunities 2011-‐2012 Term 2011-‐2012 Term
*Applications for this position will be held until after the appointment of the INC Director.
National Specialists
Thus, attendance at executive board meetings is
encouraged, but not required.
• Judicial Advocacy Specialist • Legislative Advocacy Specialist • Elections Specialist • Deputy Chief of Staff • Convention Specialist • Financial Specialist • Corporate Relations Specialist • Chapter Relations Specialist • Web Content Specialist
• Career Fair Specialist (3L Only) • Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Specialist
• Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Specialist
• International Negotiations Competition (INC) Specialist*
The following positions are members of the National Staff.
“Ultimately, a genuine
leader is not a searcher
for consensus, but a
molder of consensus.”
-‐Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The NBLSA Executive Board meets six times a year, once in every region*. Locations and dates above are tentative and subject to change. *With three mandatory events taking place in MABLSA this year, we, unfortunately, will not be able to host a meeting in every region.
June 2011 Joint National and Regional Board Retreat Dallas, TX (RMBLSA) August 2011 National Bar Association National Convention Baltimore, MD (MABLSA) September 2011 CBC Weekend & CHH Leadership Retreat Washington D.C. (MABLSA)
November 2011 Executive Board Meeting (WRBLSA) January 2012 Executive Board Meeting Birmingham, AL (SRBLSA) March 2012 NBLSA’s 44th Annual National Convention Washington D.C. (MABLSA)
2011-‐2012 National Team
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE Florida State University School of Law
Keven Leveille
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Lizeth Lewis
NATIONAL ATTORNEY GENERAL American University – Washington College of Law
Abre’ Conner
NATIONAL TREASURER
Capital University Law School Erica Johnson
NATIONAL SECRETARY University of California – Los Angeles School of Law
Alisha Burgin
NATIONAL VICE CHAIR Southern University Law Center
Antoine Floyd
NATIONAL CHAIR Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Chibundu Nnake
2011-‐2012 Board Meeting Schedule
Athena Hemphill George Washington University Law School
NATIONAL FDMCC DIRECTOR
Chioma Chukwu University of Virginia School of Law
NATIONAL TMTTC DIRECTOR
Sheila Isong Howard University School of Law
MID-‐ATLANTIC REGION CHAIR
Rodney Robbins Indiana University Maurer School of Law
MIDWEST REGION CHAIR
Kendra Brown Vermont Law School NORTHEAST REGION CHAIR
Elizabeth Humphrey University of Texas School of Law ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION CHAIR
Jamie Davis North Carolina Central University School of Law
SOUTHERN REGION CHAIR
Antonio Raymo Santa Clara University School of Law
WESTERN REGION CHAIR
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Eligibility
Any member of an active NBLSA chapter may apply for an appointed position. The chapter must remain active throughout the appointed person’s term in office. Members who will serve on a NBLSA regional board for the 2011-‐2012 term may not apply for any national position.
Submission Guidelines
Deadline: All application materials must be submitted by 11:59PM PST on Monday, March 28, 2011. Online Submission: All items should be submitted online at http://www.nblsa.org/servantleader/. Please do not submit materials directly to a member of the National Board. References: Applicants must submit a list of references containing two past or present chapter officers.
Selection Process The selection process involves: (1) a review of applications, (2) applicant interviews and confidential chapter reference calls, and (3) final board recommendations. Application Review: All applications will be reviewed immediately after the submission deadline. Applicant Interviews & Chapter Reference Calls: Interviews and confidential reference calls will be conducted March 30-‐April 2. All applicants will be e-‐mailed regarding an interview time. Board Recommendation: Final recommendations to the board will be made on April 4. Selection is based on a 100-‐point metric. Points are allocated as follows: Application 45 points Applicant Interview 35 points Chapter Reference 20 points Total 100 points Appointed Officers and National Specialists will be announced on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 after 5pm PST. Please note INC Specialist applications will be held until the appointment of the INC Director. INC Specialists will be announced on April 12, 2011.
Disclaimers • Immediately after the application deadline, all applications
will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted in order of submission regarding interviews. Thus, early application is encouraged to maximize the convenience of your interview time.
• There are no automatic appointments for any person. This
includes prior national or regional board members, prior applicants for office, and applicants endorsed by current or past officers.
• There is no preference for applicants from any particular
region or chapter. The national board encourages all members who are interested in serving NBLSA to apply.
• While applicants with past or current local leadership
experience are strongly encouraged to apply, there is no preference with respect to which office the applicant held. (e.g. a chapter president is not necessarily more meritorious than a committee chairperson).
• All materials should be submitted at
http://www.nblsa.org/servantleader/. If anyone solicits your information, even to speak on your behalf, please contact us, immediately at [email protected].
• Applicants are encouraged to apply for the position that
most interests them. However, applicants may indicate interest in up to three positions on the application.
• All new Appointed Officers and National Specialists will be
notified on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, except for the INC Specialist, who will be notified by April 12, 2011.
• National Board Members and Specialists are expressly
barred from any membership-‐wide NBLSA scholarships or participating in any NBLSA competitions.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Application Guidelines
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Director of Alumni Affairs & Development
The Director of Alumni Affairs & Development is responsible for growing and improving our alumni
database while developing new techniques to maintain relationships with current attorneys who were
members of BLSA while in law school. The position will also be tasked with the creation of three alumni
newsletters as well as alumni networking receptions during the course of the year. Finally, this role is tasked
with developing strategies to conduct a comprehensive fundraising campaign for NBLSA that includes
identification of alumni and other gift prospects, development of marketing materials, personal solicitation
of donors, and directing the solicitation of prospective donors. This position requires innovative thinking to
implement many new ideas.
Position Descriptions | Appointed Officers Please note that all appointed officers are required to prepare a transition report and a brief synopsis for the NBLSA Annual Report to be presented at Plenary. Officers are also required to attend all Board Meetings.
The Director of Communications oversees all internal (member) communications. This position works to
publish and circulate a national newsletter, The Legal Pad, twice during the term of office. This position also
partners with the Director of Public Relations and Regional liaisons to develop the communications strategy.
The Communications Director prepares, reviews, and helps distribute all material intended for
dissemination to membership including e-‐mails and NBLSA member-‐only web postings. This role also
manages the Director of Public Relations, Director of Membership, and Historian positions. Prior writing or
editorial experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must submit a writing sample or other work product
sample using the online application form.
Director of Communications
The Director of the College Student Division is responsible for all pipeline programming aimed at
encouraging students to consider the legal profession. This role works to promote interest in the legal
career field in high school and undergraduate students, partners with the National Black Pre-‐Law
Admissions & Preparation Conference to help recruit Black students to law school, and develops programs
and initiatives to increase the proficiency of Black undergraduate students on law school entrance exams.
This position also fosters the development of undergraduate affiliate NBLSA Chapters at the various
institutions of higher learning, provides status reports on the division, disseminates NBLSA information to
CSD members, and exercises general executive authority over the business and function of the CSD.
Director of the College Student Division
The Chief of Staff briefs the National Chair on the internal matters of the organization and coordinates the
activities of NBLSA with other organizations. The Chief of Staff provides professional support to the National
Chair and performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the National Chair. This position
requires extensive experience with NBLSA programming as well as exceptional organizational, analytical,
and communication skills.
• Produce an official transition report at the close of the term of office.
Chair,
The Convention Coordinator, using an event planning resource, is responsible for all facets of the National
Convention including, but not limited to: (1) Convention Site Selection; (2) Convention Theme; (3)
Convention Agenda; (4) Event Scheduling; (5) Marketing; (6) Registration Activities; (7) Social Events; (8)
Host Chapter Confirmation; (9) Regional Convention guidance, and (10) all other duties necessary to
execute the National Convention. This position chairs the National Convention Committee and uses
attendee feedback to improve the quality of the 44th Annual Convention. This position also helps secure a
location and host hotel for 46th Annual Convention.
Convention Coordinator
Chief of Staff
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Director of Membership
Director of Corporate Relations
Director of International Negotiations Competition
The Director of Membership oversees all aspects of the member enrollment process. This role develops
materials and programs to market membership and directs online membership enrollment. The Director of
Membership also presents membership statistics to the National Executive Board; works, through Regional
liaisons, to reactivate inactive chapters and establish new NBLSA chapters; and ensures events, news, and
programs are properly communicated to the membership. This position will oversee the Chapter Relations
Specialist, and work closely with the Parliamentarian and Director of the College Student Division. This
position is limited to 3Ls.
Director of International Relations
The Director of International Relations works with the Attorney General and the Director of Community
Service to coordinate international advocacy and service initiatives on behalf of the organization. This
position coordinates NBLSA’s WORLD AIDS day program and the NBLSA C.A.R.E.S. for Haiti Project; ensures
NBLSA support of the Black Law Students Association of Canada; and supports, manages, and coordinates
the activities of the International Law Student Division chapters. This role also represents NBLSA at
international events and conferences as needed and administers grants and fellowships designed to foster
interest in international relations.
The International Negotiations Competition Director coordinates the International Negotiations
Competition (INC). Further, the National Director of INC is charged with preparation, dissemination, and
operation of the INC; determining the INC registration fee subject to National Executive Board approval; and
actively seeking accreditation and recognition for the INC among legal institutions, organizations, and the
legal community. He/she has the ultimate decision-‐making authority over solicitation, purchase or creation
of the problem, and the official rules subject to ultimate approval by the National Executive Board. They
must also appoint Specialist(s) subject to approval by the National Executive Board. An interest in
international law and prior negotiations or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) experience is required.
The Director of Education & Career Development develops and implements programs aimed at academic
success and professional competence. This position is responsible for creating an E-‐professional
development series, maintaining the online NBLSA job bank, and assisting in the execution of regional
academic retreats. This position partners with the Director of Alumni Affairs & Development to develop
programs that foster connections between members and NBLSA alumni. This position also works with the
Career Fair Specialist and Regional liaisons to execute the Regional Job Fairs. Last, this role administers
NBLSA’s annual scholarships.
The Director of Corporate Relations solicits funding from institutional sponsors (e.g., law firms, government
employers, corporations, etc.) in the form of sponsorships and tax-‐deductible gifts to NBLSA. This position
works with the National Treasurer to develop a realistic fundraising target. This role works with the National
Chair and National Director of Public Relations to prepare and finalize sponsorship solicitation packets;
helps Regional Directors of Corporate Relations develop Regional solicitation strategies; and maintains
frequent communication with the Regional Directors of Corporate Relations. Prior fundraising and/or
relationship management experience is strongly preferred.
Director of Education & Career Development
Position Descriptions | Appointed Officers Please note that all appointed officers are required to prepare a transition report and a brief synopsis for the NBLSA Annual Report to be presented at Plenary. Officers are also required to attend all Board Meetings.
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Financial Secretary
The National Historian prepares a narrative account of NBLSA’s activities for the 2011-‐2012 term. The
Historian also serves as the custodian of documents, books, or other materials pertaining to NBLSA’s
history. This role, in conjunction with the National Director of Programming, compiles the NBLSA Legal Pad
Magazine, which contains Regional updates, governance updates, and information on special projects or
initiatives. This role is also responsible for coordinating photography and other multimedia resources at
National Board Meetings and the National Convention.
Historian
Parliamentarian
The National Financial Secretary monitors the National Board’s financial policies and procedures and
deposits all funds received by the organization (must have access to Bank of America). This role assists the
Regional Treasurers in performing their duties on an as-‐needed basis; updates and maintains the national
banking relationship database; and completes financial projections as needed by the National Treasurer
and National Chair. Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience is required.
Director of Social Action
The National Parliamentarian serves as an advisor to NBLSA on parliamentary procedure and decides all
questions of interpretation and construction of the parliamentary authority and procedural rules of NBLSA.
The Parliamentarian works with Regional Parliamentarians, provides delegates with the current procedural
rules, and coordinates the National election procedures. The Parliamentarian also works closely with the
Director of Membership to ensure that the chapters have constitutions that are in compliance with the
National Constitution. Wide-‐ranging knowledge of parliamentary procedure is required.
The Director of Social Action executes grassroots initiatives that support the Attorney General’s legislative
and litigation-‐based advocacy and works to link NBLSA’s national, regional, and local social justice initiatives.
In particular, this role coordinates with the Elections Specialist, Director of Programming, and other Board
members to raise awareness about voter rights and restoration, youth empowerment, criminal justice, or
other pressing legal-‐based issues. This position is responsible for finding creative ways to execute NBLSA’s
constitutionally denoted projects within this framework.
The Director of Public Relations is responsible for the development and execution of NBLSA’s public
relations strategy. This position develops press kits; prepares press releases, presentations, and talking
points for external audiences; and cultivates and maintains media contact and distribution lists specific to
NBLSA’s advocacy and branding objectives. The PR Director is also responsible for coordinating with the
National Director of Communications and the Web Content Specialist to expand NBLSA’s presence via the
website, social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, .etc), and other media outlets. Prior public relations and/or
marketing experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must submit a writing sample or other work
product sample using the online application form.
Director of Public Relations
Position Descriptions | Appointed Officers Please note that all appointed officers are required to prepare a transition report and a brief synopsis for the NBLSA Annual Report to be presented at Plenary. Officers are also required to attend all Board Meetings.
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The Elections Specialist works closely with the Attorney General, Director of Social Action, and community
partners to develop initiatives aimed at voter education and turnout, voter registration, voter protection,
and voter rights restoration. Programs focus on communities with historically low voter turnout and/or
underrepresented populations. The Election Specialist also works with Regional Attorney Generals and
Regional Community Service Directors to implement voter programming. Prior experience managing
compliance with laws regulating the political involvement of a 501(c)(3) is preferred.
Elections Specialist
Legislative Advocacy Specialist
The Legislative Advocacy Specialist assists the Attorney General with the legislative advocacy work of
NBLSA. As a part of the Advocacy Team, the Specialist monitors legislation in Congress, maintains
scheduling appointments and meetings with Congressional offices, conducts follow up with
Congressional offices, and assists with the planning of the Annual CBC Conference and NBLSA Lobby
Day. This role may also require assistance in Congressional meetings, including attendance if
necessary. Preference will be given to individuals located in the DMV area or with strong
connections to the Capitol.
The Financial Specialist serves as a resource to regions and local chapters regarding financial
best practices and will help implement uniform financial policies and procedures. The Finance
Specialist works with the National Treasurer to issue quarterly financial statements and the
annual report to membership. This role also assists with the coordination and completion of
all government, compliance, and regulatory documents. Prior accounting or bookkeeping
education or experience is preferred.
The Corporate Relations Specialist helps solicit funding from institutional sponsors (e.g., law firms,
government employers, corporations, etc.) in the form of sponsorships and tax-‐deductible gifts to
NBLSA. The Corporate Relations Specialist helps Regions develop sponsor solicitation strategies and
may organize contacts between Regions and potential sponsors. This position also handles all
National sponsor correspondence post-‐deal, drafts sponsorship agreements, and maintains
sponsor records. Prior fundraising, relationship management, and sales experience are preferred,
but not required.
Corporate Relations Specialist
Financial Specialist
The Judicial Advocacy Specialist serves as the liaison between the National Attorney General and
attorneys, firms, and partner organizations that will be working with the Amicus Brief program. The
Judicial Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for contacting those groups regularly and assisting the
Attorney General in finding new attorneys, if necessary, for the judicial-‐advocacy training program.
This role may also be required to work with the Regional Attorney Generals in coordinating the
training programs.
Judicial Advocacy Specialist
Position Descriptions | National Specialists Please note that Specialists are considered Members of the National Staff as opposed to members of the National Executive Board. As such, they are not required to travel to Board Meetings. Travel requirements, if they exist, are denoted in the position description.
The Convention Specialist assists the Convention Coordinator in their execution of the 44th
Annual Convention. This position will coordinate with the Convention Coordinator and Event
Planner to ensure that the printing, gifts, and logistics are finalized. If there are volunteers,
then they will also act as the volunteer coordinator. This position is limited to 3Ls.
Convention Specialist
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Deputy Chief of Staff helps brief the National Chair on the internal matters of the organization and
helps coordinate the activities of NBLSA with other organizations. The Deputy Chief of Staff is focused on
forming new partnerships and will serve as the liaison to the National Advisory Board. This position will also
coordinate the appearance of dignitaries at the National Convention. The Deputy Chief of Staff performs
other duties and special projects as assigned by the National Chair. This position requires exceptional
organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
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The Chapter Relations Specialist assists the National Director of Membership with managing NBLSA
chapter relations and serves as a resource for Regional Directors of Membership. Additionally, they are
responsible for assisting the National Parliamentarian with the collection of chapter constitutions and
ensuring that chapters are in compliance with the NBLSA constitution. The Chapter Relations Specialist
also serves as a liaison between chapters and the NBLSA National Finance Team in order to (1) maintain
a record of chapters’ FEIN, (2) coordinate the delivery of chapter restricted donations from donors and
(3) supply chapters with chapter budget templates. This position is limited to 3Ls.
Chapter Relations Specialist
The Web Content Specialist is responsible for managing content updates for the NBLSA website. They
will report to the Director of Communications and work closely with the Director of Public Relations.
The Web Content Specialist will also perform regular reviews of the website to ensure content accuracy,
timeliness, and relevance. They will also monitor web usage and provide visitation stats, while
developing and exploring cross-‐promotional opportunities to drive traffic to the website. Experience in
website development and maintenance is preferred, and the individual must be able to work under
pressure. In addition to the aforementioned duties, they will perform related duties and responsibilities
as assigned including designing and conducting training sessions for users.
Web Content Specialist
The Career Fair Specialist is a resource to the Regional Job Fair Coordinators. This role serves as the planning
leader for Symplicity, the system that powers the job fairs. Specifically, this position helps setup Symplicity
for each regional job fair, including user access setup for Regional Chairs and Regional Job Fair Coordinators;
helps administer NBLSA’s membership verification for Job Fairs; and provides system administration for
Symplicity including but not limited to approving student registrations and employer interview schedules,
creating reports, developing system-‐generated announcements, managing session open/close logistics, and
generating employer resume packets and interview schedules. This position is limited to 3Ls.
Career Fair Specialist
Position Descriptions | National Specialists Please note that Specialists are considered Members of the National Staff as opposed to members of the National Executive Board. As such, they are not required to travel to Board Meetings. Travel requirements, if they exist, are denoted in the position description.
TMMTC Specialist
The Mock Trial Specialist supports administration of the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition
(TMMTC). The Specialist helps oversee TMMTC problem development and distribution. The Specialist also
serves as a resource for Regional TMMTC Directors, competitors, and judges. The Specialist helps provide
onsite direction during the national competition and select regional competitions. Previous mock trial
experience is preferred.
FDMCC Specialist
The Moot Court Specialist helps administer the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition (FDMCC). The
Specialist helps advise Regional FDMCC Directors, serves as a point of contact for teams and judges, and
helps interpret competition rules and procedures. As a result, the Specialist must be onsite during the
national competition and select regional competitions. Prior moot court experience is preferred.
INC Specialist The International Negotiations Competition Specialist helps oversee the International Negotiations
Competition (INC). The Specialist helps oversee INC problem development and dissemination. The Specialist
also works to secure judges, increase team participation, and interpret competition rules and procedures.
This is a national competition, so regional travel is not required. Instead, the Specialist must to be onsite
during the National Convention. An interest in international law and prior negotiations or alternative
dispute resolution (ADR) experience is preferred.
Please note applications for INC Specialist will be held until appointment of the INC Director. You will
receive further communication about selection and timing no later than April 7th. Selections will be made
by April 12th.
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National Appointed Officer & National Specialist Application Checklist
Appointment Timeline
March 28 Applications Due
March 30-‐
April 2
Interviews & Confidential Reference Calls
April 4 Final Recommendations Made to Board
April 5 Applicants Notified*
*The INC Specialist will be notified on April 12th.
Completed Online Questionnaire including Applicant Acknowledgement and Pledge and Consent to Contact Chapter Members.
One 8.5 x 11 page Resume.
A Statement of Intent with photo in the top left corner.
A list of references containing Two chapter officers (e.g., President, Treasurer) must be submitted.
Letter from your law school registrar or dean certifying your enrollment and good academic standing.
For Director of Communications and Director of Public Relations applicants only: A sample of your written work product.
Apply online at
www.nblsa.org/servantleader/
Please ensure you have the following
materials to complete your application:
Applications are due Monday, March 28, 2011 at 11:59PM PST. To apply visit www.nblsa.org/servantleader/.
Call for Appointed Officers and National Specialists
Apply online at http://www.nblsa.org/servantleader/
Questions? Email [email protected]
Serve Your Community. Advocate for Your Peers. Change Your Profession. Join the NBLSA Board Today!
ʺ″Every great dream begins with a dreamer.
Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”
-‐Harriet Tubman